Question 1

how can i tell the difference between pancreas pain and gall bladder pain?

Accepted Answer

Location, type: Gall bladder pain tends to be right upper quadrant to middlle, below breastbone), achy to spasmy (colicky), may radiate to top shoulder or between shoulder blades .
Panc pain tends lower, around belly button (periumbilical) to left upper quadrant, typically constant, can feel like it bores straight thru to back.  Both can have vomiting aasoc. Fever, dark urine, pale stool: er, not: md asap.

Question 2

can gall bladder pain feel like it is coming from the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

There is no: Specific type of pain associated with problems w/the pancreas. There are commonly associated types of pain experienced with ball bladder disease: moderate to severe pain under the right side of the rib cage. Pain may radiate through to the back or to the right shoulder. Severe upper abdominal pain (biliary colic). Nausea. Queasiness. Vomiting. Gas. Burping or belching. Attacks are often at night.

Question 3

how can i tell the difference between gas pain and gall bladder pain?

Accepted Answer

Type of pain: Gallbladder pain(biliary colic) is a noncramping, nonburning, steady pain, typically in the right upper-or upper middle abdomen.  It typically lasts for an hour and then goes away completely; it often occurs after eating (esp fried/fatty foods). "gas pains" are cramping and often radiate thru out the abdomen.   If you suspect gb problems, a simple ultrasound can determine if you have stones.

Question 4

how can i make gall bladder pain go away?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder: Inflammation of gall bladder such as in gall stones or in anorexia nervosa. Should be differentiated from liver disease, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, hiatus hernia, colitis, kidney stones, appendicitis. Your doctor can run thorough workup & give advise. Treating the cause is a way to bring relief.

Question 5

was wondering where is gall bladder pain located?

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Rib Cage on right : You want to know where gallbladder pain is located.  Most often people with gallbladder pain describe pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.  It may be colic type which comes and goes.  It may be initiated by a fatty meal and can occur shortly after eating(30-90 minutes).  An ultrasound and laboratory test will help correlate with the symptoms.

Question 6

does gall bladder pain hurt worse when laying down?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Gallbladder pain(biliary colic) is a noncramping, nonburning, steady pain, typically in the right upper-or upper middle abdomen.  It typically lasts for an hour and then goes away completely; it often occurs after eating (esp fried/fatty foods).  The pain is unrelated to activity or position, although people often try to "walk off" the pain.  It is often made worse by taking deep breaths.

Question 7

what causes gall bladder pain after the gall bladder is removed?

Accepted Answer

Post surgery care: There are several possibilities, including passing a gallstone from the lower duct. If your pain is not controllable with your prescribed pain regimen, okay to call in to your surgical team. Be well.

Question 8

i am having gall bladder pain. when should i go to the emergency room?

Accepted Answer

See your primary car: You should see your primary care physician. There are tests to check if that is the problem. Why wait until it is severe or dangerous to go to er?

Question 9

how do you control gall bladder pain in the middle of an attack while awaiting surgery?

Accepted Answer

Superphosphozyme: The best way to prevent attacks while awaiting gallbladder surgery is to avoid fatty, greasy foods. During an acute episode of pain, use superphosphozyme liquid which is available from biotics - use 15 -30 drops with lemon or lime juice 1 tbsp to mask the taste and keep doing this until pain is gone. You might need liver gall bladder flush which you can find online the protocol.

Question 10

are there any relations between gall bladder pain and bowel movements?

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Absorption of fat: When the bowel can't efficiently absorb the nutrients passing through, those undigested products speed up the bowel movements.  
Gb pain, may be from stones or dysfunction of the gallbladder.   The gb assists in absorption of fat.  Fats consumed usually provoke gb pain and may also increase bloating and bowel movements as well.

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